Fuel rush in parts of Hyderabad on April 27, dealers say adequate stocks available

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Fuel rush in parts of Hyderabad on April 27, dealers say adequate stocks available - The HinduPublished - April 27, 2026 11:28 am IST - HYDERABADFuel stations run dry in Shaikpet, with several outlets shut as panic buying amid shortage rumours leaves pumps out of stock in Hyderabad on Monday, April 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: SIDDHANT THAKURNearly a month after panic buying disrupted fuel supplies in Hyderabad, long queues of vehicles spilled over into traffic on main roads, and temporary closures were again witnessed at several petrol pumps across the city on the morning of Monday, (April 27, 2026) as outlets struggled to cope with a sudden surge in demand.At a Bharat Petroleum outlet in the Shaikpet area, heavy crowds were seen as early as 9 a.m., with two-wheelers and cars lining up beyond the premises and onto adjoining roads. Employees soon began restricting entry, and within an hour, the station stopped allowing additional vehicles. Several nearby pumps followed a similar approach, and by around 10.30 a.m., most outlets in the area had temporarily shut operations citing low stock.Published - April 27, 2026 11:28 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }